Join me in this podcast episode as I share the incredible journey of blending climbing and powerlifting in my life. I'll take you through the highs, lows, and transformative moments that emerged from the unique synergy of these two dynamic disc

9. In-Season Strength Training for Climbers: Maintaining Performance, Reducing Injury Risk, and Preserving Gains

Nov 14th, 2023 22m 29s

In this episode, Dr. Natasha Barnes, your host and strength and rehab coach for climbers, discusses the importance of inseason strength training for climbers. Here are the key takeaways:1️⃣ Maintain Performance: Many climbers neglect strength

8. Climber Posture, "Antagonist" Training and Pain - Separating Fact from Fiction

Nov 7th, 2023 40m 55s

In this episode, we'll be exploring the relationship between posture and muscle imbalances in climbers, and how it relates to pain and injury. We'll uncover some fascinating insights from recent studies that challenge traditional beliefs about

7. Rethinking Pain: How Beliefs and Expectations Shape our Experience of Pain & Injury

Oct 24th, 2023 45m 4s

Did you know that our minds have the power to reverse the effects of a powerful opioid? That's right, a drug that can numb our pain can also be counteracted by our own thoughts and beliefs. You're probably wondering, how is this possible?It a

EP 6 - How To Warm Up for Strength Training

Oct 17th, 2023 59m 57s

In this episode, we'll be discussing various strategies for warming up for your strength training session. Plus, we'll touch on the importance of using RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) to accurately gauge your effort level and adjust your tra

5. Demystifying Autoregulation: The Science and Art of Adjusting Training Intensity

Oct 10th, 2023 51m 48s

Autoregulation is a game-changer when it comes to achieving optimal results in your workouts. It involves dynamically adjusting your training intensity based on your performance, rather than sticking to a rigid plan.By using a subjective ratin

EPISODE 4: Implementing Effective Strength Training Strategies for Climbers

Oct 3rd, 2023 51m 19s

In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of programming for strength training, specifically tailored for climbers. Our host, Dr. Natasha Barnes, will take us through a narrative review that focuses on designing a time-efficient training

EPISODE 3: Powerlifting Competition Recap

Sep 26th, 2023 59m 25s

Powerlifting competition recap. We talk about:What powerlifting isHow a powerlifting competition worksMy training for the powerlifting competitionHow the competition went for meThis probably won't be the MOST listened to episode

Strength Training For Climbers

Sep 19th, 2023 40m 13s

In this episode we’re going to talk about:3 Reason climbers should strength trainWhy you can’t just climb to get strongStrength standards for climbersHow much strength training climbers should doStrength training as supe

Podcast Introduction

Sep 12th, 2023 10m 12s

Introducing the STRONG AF Climbing Podcast with your host Dr. Natasha Barnes. A podcast for climbers about managing injuries, getting stronger, and becoming more resilient! In this episode, we talk about what the podcast is going to be about, s

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